Greek Mythology and Literature

What is mythology?

• Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works.

• Long poem about heroes

• Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live.

• Poems that were set to music.

Who is Zeus?

• god of the underworld

• god of war

• king of the gods

• god of the sea

Who is Hera?

• goddess of agriculture.

• goddess of wisdom

• goddess of love

• queen of the gods

Who is Poseidon?

• god of metalworking

• the messenger god

• god of the son

• god of the sea

Who is Hades?

• god of the sun

• god of war

• god of the underworld

• the messenger god

Who is Demeter?

• goddess of wisdom

• queen of the gods

• goddess of the moon

• goddess of agriculture

Who is Hestia?

• goddess of love

• goddess of the moon

• queen of the gods

• goddess of the hearth

Who is Athena?

• queen of the gods

• goddess of hearth

• goddess of the moon

• goddess of wisdom

Who is Apollo?

• god of the underworld

• god of the sun

• the messenger god

• god of celebration

Who is Artemis?

• goddess of the moon

• goddess of love

• queen of the gods

• goddess of hearth